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POSITION TITLE

Production Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

This position manages all production functions and personnel to ensure that production goals are safely met. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing the day-to-day aspects of running a shift in a front-line resource for both information and action regarding the day-to-day items which affect Polyglass' daily performance.

REPORTING TO

The Production Supervisor reports to the Plant Superintendent or Production Manager and provides an interface with the Maintenance, Shipping/Receiving and Lab Departments. Additional reporting to Plant Manager.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages a team of at least two (2) hourly Process Operators per shift.
• Manages the day-to-day operations for the shift and the production line in the making of Polyglass products:
• Trains, motivates, and supervises production operators to ensure finished goods met product specifications, and that proper records are maintained.
• Responsible for managing attendance, creating schedules, reviewing and approval of employee timecards.
• Interacts with Human Resources and Plant Management to interview, select, train, coach, and terminate hourly production personnel at the plant.
• Available to handle phone calls after hours, as the needs of the business require.
• Leads special project teams as assigned by Plant Management.
• Conducts initial RCCA investigations for safety incidents.
• Addresses absenteeism, including vacation planning, by scheduling manpower as needed to fulfil production demands.
• Promotes and enforces the health, safety, and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements .
• Assures quality products are manufactured at the facility in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable governmental regulations.
• Schedules and assigns work, plans procedures for the manufacturing of products and timely shipment of customer and intercompany sales orders.
• Prepares and submits requested data for the preparation of production reports to plant staff, including products and quantities produced, hours worked, and significant happenings at the manufacturing site.
• Interfaces with, communicates to, and directs other plant and corporate personnel to insure efficient operations.
• Ensures operations functions effectively and that the daily data is collected accurately on all machines.
• Provides information at the daily production meetings regarding the current line status, including issues, causes, and preventative techniques used to prevent further issues.
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PowerPoint experience a plus.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience in a production environment preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Production Supervisor will be located at one of the Polyglass plant locations.
• Work environment varies from an office setting to periodic exposure to the typical elements in the manufacturing facilities (i.e. dust, moderate noise, close proximity to semi-automated manufacturing equipment, and hot and cold climates.)
• Must be able to work around hot asphalt tanks, lines and pumps on an intermittent basis.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing 8
• 12 hours a day.
• Lifting up to 120 lbs-please see table for frequency
• Ability to climb stairs often and ladders periodically.
• Ability to work shift work.
• Visual Acuity (including color perception).
• Good Hearing.
• All hires will be subject to a pre-employment physical Occasionally = 1
• 33% Frequently = 34
• 66 % Continuously = 67% Never Occasionally Frequently Continuously Works around moving machinery X Works at unprotected heights X Works with marked changes in temperature X Works around dust, fumes, gases X Exposure to noise: Low = X Moderate = 70
• 84 dB X High = 85+ d

B X Requirements of Position:

Never Occasionally Frequently Continuously Twisting motion of wrist X Repetitive arm/hand motion X Fine manipulation X Gross manipulation X Simple grasping X Power grip X Pushing/pulling of arm X Pushing/pulling of leg X Never Occasionally Frequently Continuously Sit X Stand X Walk X Stoop/Bend X Squat X Kneel X Crawl X Climb Ladders X Climb Stairs X Walk on uneven ground X Work above ground level X Lifting Under 10 Lbs X 11 to 24 Lbs X 25 to 34 Lbs X 35 to 50 Lbs X 51 to 74 Lbs X 75 to 100 Lbs X 101 to 125 Lbs X Carrying 1 to 5 Lbs. X 6 to 10 Lbs. X 11 to 24 Lbs X 25 to 34 Lbs X 35 to 50 Lbs X 51 to 74 Lbs X 75 to 100 Lbs X 101 to 125 Lbs X Reaching Above shoulder height X At shoulder height X Below shoulder height X Drive on the Job Auto X Van/ Small Truck X Tractor Trailer X Heavy Equipment (forklift, other) X This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. I have read and understand the responsibilities of this position. I possess the qualification indicated and am able to carry out the identified responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.